Special educational needs statistics
Number of pupils with SEN requriements
1,766,924
Percentage of pupils with SEN requirements
19.5%
Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025
Overall SEN totals
Number of pupils on SEN support
1,284,284
Increase of 3.7%Number of Education, health and care plans at January 2025
482,640
Increase of 11.1%Total pupils with special education needs
1,766,924
Increase of 4.3%Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025
Type of need
Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025